No Ground Troops for Libya Says Southern View
Our view argues the United States should limit Libya involvement to air operations under an international mandate. It urges Obama and Congress to avoid ground combat while urging scrutiny of mission scope and exit timing.
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Obama’s Libyan War clashes with Bushian critique
Mona Charen argues that Barack Obama’s Libya intervention lacks the clear rationale he opposed in the Iraq War. She contrasts his unilateral approach with Bush’s congressional case and accuses Obama of swift policy reversals and image over substance while downplaying immediate threats and WMD.
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Budget cut plan labeled just plain stupid by reader
A reader quotes Gov. Quinn's budget speech and condemns an immediate $55 million cut to substance abuse services. They warn 5,000 Illinois taxpayers could lose work, clinics may close, ERs become crowded, and crime costs rise, calling the move heartless and short-sighted.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
The policy sets a 250 word limit for letters and requires a signed submission with a verifiable telephone number. Letters address current issues, are edited by the editor, and libelous or personal attacks are not published. Contact details for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County are provided along with editor emails and phone extensions.
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Officials Contact Numbers for Illinois Senators and Representative
U S senators Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin and Representative John Shimkus provide contact numbers for office and Capitol communications. Kirk lists 312, 886, 350, 202, 224, 285, and 217 area codes with a kirk.senate.gov link. Durbin lists 618 and 202 numbers with a durbin.senate.gov link, Shimkus lists 618 and 202 numbers with a house.gov/shimkus link.
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